Former Kentucky clerk claims personal liability for emotional distress violates her rights—and asks Court to reverse landmark same-sex marriage ruling Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court not only to overturn a $100,000 judgment against her but…
Supreme Court Petitions Ask Whether Personal Moral Beliefs Deserve Equal Protection as Religious Faith
When Conscience Clashes with Compliance: Can Personal Beliefs Win Constitutional Protection?
Money Is Changing—And So Are the Rules About Who Gets to Use It
Last week, without fanfare, lawmakers laid the foundation for a financial system where every dollar has a memory, and every user must prove their legitimacy to participate.
Do My Rights Eclipse Yours?
Faith, commerce, and conscience in the carpenter’s shop
Do My Rights Eclipse Yours?
By Charles Mills Disclaimer: The following is a guest post. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of this blog or its editorial contributors. What Would Jesus Do? Two men walk into a Brooklyn carpenter’s shop and eagerly look around. They examine a carefully crafted…
Kentucky Appeals Court Revives IVF Legal Challenge Despite State’s No-Prosecution Pledge
Court finds legal uncertainty over IVF embryo disposal creates real risk, despite state’s pledge not to prosecute. On July 11, 2025, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that one of three women challenging the state’s abortion statutes may proceed with her case, reversing part of a lower court’s dismissal that found all lacked standing. The…
Trump Administration Directs Federal Agencies to Boost Religious Accommodations
OPM memo urges telework, flexible schedules, and leave options to prevent conflicts between faith and federal service The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued formal guidance directing federal agencies to take active steps to accommodate religious observance in the workplace. Reported by Fox News Digital, the July 2025 memorandum emphasizes that no federal…
Religious Liberty in the States 2025 Report Highlights Evolving Landscape
The Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) and First Liberty Institute have released their fourth annual “Religious Liberty in the States Report 2025,” a comprehensive analysis of legal protections for religious freedom across all 50 U.S. states. The report, which has significantly expanded its scope since its inception, aims to provide a detailed understanding…
John MacArthur’s Death Renews Examination of His Legacy on Religious Liberty, Calvinism, and the Church’s Role in Society
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church for 55 years, died on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86 following complications from pneumonia. He was known globally for his verse-by-verse biblical exposition, the MacArthur Study Bible, and his leadership of The Master’s Seminary. But in the wake of his death, many within the evangelical…
Federal Court Blocks Trump Order on Birthright Citizenship, Extending Protection to 'Future Persons'
Ruling halts executive order targeting children of undocumented and temporary immigrant parents, while raising legal questions about unborn children and potential future claims to human rights